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RUMBLE SHEET Municipal Office Newsletter August 2018
The Village of Port Alice
www.portalice.ca View the Rumble Sheet online: http://portalice.ca/village-office/rumble-sheets
Inside….
Village Municipal Office News…………2-3
Community Centre News……..……….4-5
Community Messages……….…………6-11
Community Services & Business…..12-13
For Sale or Rent………………..………14-15
View the Rumble Sheet online: http://portalice.ca/village-office/rumble-sheets
or have it emailed directly to you by contacting [email protected]
Recycling Depot Hours
Wednesdays 12:00-6:00pm
Saturdays 10:00-4:00pm
Transfer Station hours will
remain the same
Thank you to the generous volunteers and
sponsors of the 2018 Canada Event:
Mike Basran and Susan Leonard , Vince Devlin, Sean
and Lee-ann Watson, The fire department, The Thrift Shop,
Marine Harvest, Oceanview Assembly, Ada and Paul Chan, Jackie
and Ian Mackenzie, Ashley Boese, Courtney Friggstad, Deb Lynn,
All the Market Vendors, Public Works, Council, Dave and Natalie
Stewart, Lucille Dawson, Audi e & Sandy Tamburini, The Lions
Club and The Legion……..
And to those who just pitch in to help clean up and do
what needs to get done.
Check out on Page 4….“A FEW
THINGS TO DO AROUND
PORT ALICE THIS
SUMMER”…... you can still have
fun on a budget in the beautiful
Village of Port Alice.
Vancouver Island North 2018 Resident Survey
Vancouver Island North Tourism is conducting a resident survey to learn how locals feel about the tourism industry
on the North Island. The results of this survey will help local tourism organizations plan their future activities. It is
anticipated that this survey will take just 3 minutes to complete and in exchange for your participation, you are eligible to enter for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.
Complete the survey at: www.northislandsurvey.ca
Rumble Sheet 2 August 2018
Municipal Office News
Village Council
Meetings
Council Meetings are held the 2nd & 4th
Wednesday of the month in the Village
Council Chambers at 7:00 pm.
If there is an issue or concern that you wish
to address Council about, you may request
delegate status by
submitting a signed letter of request by
5:00 pm on the Thursday prior to the next
meeting.
Village Council Mayor:
Jan Allen .................. 284-3201
Councilors:
Marnie Chase ........... 284-3597 Bruce Lloyd……………..284-3365 Dave Stewart ........... 209-2888 Doug Worthington ... 284-3202
Municipal Office 1061 Marine Drive
PO Box 130, Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0
250-284-3391
After hours emergency contact:
250-209-7883
Local Phone Numbers
ANY EMERGENCY - 911
RCMP Non-emergency. ....... 284-3353
Health Centre ............ 284-3555
School ......................... 284-3315
Municipal Office ......... 284-3391
Community Centre ...... 284-3912
Arena .......................... 284-3943
Public Works ............... 284-6612
BC Road Conditions :
1-800-661-2324
Wildlife ............... 877-952-7277
Stage 1 Watering Restrictions
are in effect June 1, 2018
You may water lawns, trees, shrubs,
flowers and vegetable gardens using a
hose connected or an automatic in-ground
sprinklers as follows:
ODD # houses can water on ODD #
days (July 1,3,5, etc)
EVEN # houses on EVEN # days
(July 2,4,6, etc)
General Local Elections are
coming up on October 20, 2018
If you think you may be interested
in running for Mayor or Council
please read the brochure on our
website at portalice.ca
Rumble Sheet 3 August 2018
Municipal Office News
TRANSFER STATION NOTICE
The Village Of Port Alice Transfer Station at the Public Works Yard is
for residential use only.
Contractors must dispose of waste at the 7 Mile Landfill.
Home demo/reno waste is accepted but limited to one truckload per
week.
Wood waste must be clean.
The Transfer Station does not accept drywall or asphalt roofing tiles.
Municipal Transfer Station
721 Marine Drive Open to Port Alice Residents
Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
(EXTENDED TO 6:00 PM WEDNESDAYS)
Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Recycling Inside Depot
(Packaging and printed material)
Please drop off your recycling at the inside depot during operating hours.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Rumble Sheet 4 August 2018
Municipal Office News
A Few Things to do in and around
Port Alice This Summer!!
- Try the Port Alice Loop.
- Go to the library rent a movie or take out a book.
- Enjoy a meal at the Legion.
- Take a walk and check out the finds at the local thrift shop.
- Enjoy a game of golf at the Golf Course.
- Grab a lunch from the grocery store and have a picnic at the beautiful Lions park.
- Head out to the Summer Port Alice Market and support the vendors.
- Have a hot dog roast out at stunning Link River.
- Head out to Link River campsite for a day or two and
have a swim.
- The Community Centre is open from 10 -6, with open
gym and the computer lab.
- Grab a scoop of ice cream at the store and head
down to the park to beach comb.
- Fishing at the Marina.
- Go to the school park and fly a kite in the field.
- Grab a pizza from the pizza shop and have a home movie night.
- Head back to the Community Center and play tennis, or the wii, or play hockey,
basketball or badminton.
- Sidebay and Gooding Cove are fantastic ways to spend the day—grab a map before you head
out on the logging roads!
Things To Do and See Around
Port Alice
Z C T Y T O X B V C W R X I H
G A O X C O A T K E P G X P J
L U G U S R N C E K I H S A E
Y Y Y D G R M A M K J X V R C
V V O M H A A V X B R K O K K
V W I T W S R E T T O A E S O
Y F X O W X I S B T J Z M K J
E Z P G N B N F A F F Z S G D
U F H Q T C A M P C H I S L N
S S D U J O I F E D R P E U D
N M Q U I W D H X Z J D D I Q
V U O R V S E T V F J H C T Y
Q I Q S Z L L G R U G K U V G
Q W N Q F W M Z W N D F M U F
R J Q I R M B B X Z I B P D P
BEARS
CAMP
CAVES
COUGARS
FISH
HIKE
MARINA
MARKET
PARKS
PIZZA
SEAOTTERS
Village of Port Alice
1061 Marine Drive
Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0
Vancouver Island, Canada
250.284.3391
Rumble Sheet 5 August 2018
Community Centre Calendar
| July 23rd-27th and/or
Aug 13th-17th
9:30am-3:30pm
Registration
now open
Welcome to Summer Camp 2018!
We ask that children come dressed appropriately,
in play clothes with good walking shoes and a hat.
Please provide bug spray and
sunscreen if required. BRING A BAGGED LUNCH!!
SNACKS INCLUDED
FALL PROGRAM
LINE UP…...
Thank you to Leanne for her
commitment to do yoga at the
community center for our Village
all year long.
YOGA will be
taking the
month of August
off
We are seeking out blow up
camping mats for the Tour
de Rock long weekend in
September. If you can call
the center at 250-284-3912
and let us know if you have
any to lend us, to help
support the cops for cancer
cause!! THANK YOU!!!!!
Library Hours
Tues 10am-12pm & 1pm 5PM
Thurs 1pm4pm & 5pm-8pm
Fri 1pm-5pm
Sat 10am-2pm
Check out all of the fantastic books,
movies, music, activities,
technology available through our
local library!
Rumble Sheet 6 August 2018
Cops for Cancer
Port Alice is preparing for our Annual “Cops for Cancer – Tour de Rock” Event!
This is Cops for Cancer – Tour de Rock 21st Year Celebration!
We are still discussing our menu plans for this year’s dinner, however; there will still be the Raffle/Auction Table, and Head
Shaving Event!
The Tour de Rock raises money for Camp Goodtime and for Cancer Research. The RCMP riders start their journey in Port
Alice and finish in Victoria. It is a fun way to raise money for a great cause. We are excited this year to once again be the
starting point of the Tour de Rock. It is an honour to send off the RCMP riders and crew that are raising money for such an
important cause.
We are asking for your help in this event, Approximately 120 people enjoy this dinner every year. We are in need of contributions or donations of any kind to help toward the Dinner and Raffle/Auction table. The event will take place on: Saturday, September 22nd, 2018. “Cops for Cancer” is a favourite event and fundraiser for the entire community of Port Alice, and we appreciate your support. I would like to give a big thank you to everyone that helped us out last year. If you wish donate you can mail/drop-off your donation to my address below, please respond before August 1st or if you are able to volunteer at the event please contact me. Ashley at 250-284-0015 or [email protected] PO Box 15 – 1139 Rupert Ave, Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0
Next Organization Meeting will be Wednesday August 22nd @ 6
pm at the SeaVac Centre in the Home-Ec. Room
Community Centre will be looking for Air Mattresses for the riders, closer to the event please drop your Air Mattresses off at
the Community Centre with you name & number on it.
The contact for the Community Centre is Candace…. 250-284-3912
Shirts $20 each
Hats $15 each
Both $30
Contact Ashley 250-284-0015
You can help send off this years riders!!!
Following the pancake breakfast on Sunday at
7.30 a.m. bring your bike with you to ride
through town with this years team!!!!
Community Messages
Rumble Sheet 7 August 2018
Watch for information on Brooks Bay
Community information page…..
NEW Hours:
11:00 - 2:00 p.m.
August dates:
Sunday August 12
Sunday August 26th
In the Larry Pepper Room at the Port Alice
Community Center….
We welcome new Vendors.
For information call:
Rose 250-284-3513 Or
Polly 250-284-6252 Find us on facebook @ Port Alice Community
Market. Watch for information
Community Messages
Rumble Sheet 8 August 2018
Community Messages
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, BRANCH 180
Watch the Community Channel and bulletin boards for more exciting events
at the Legion!
CALM WATERS CAFE
Come to the Calm Waters Café at the Legion for the best homemade breakfast this side of
the Island! Open Wednesday to Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Open to the
public and families are welcome. Come out and try our new Mexican Omelet.
DEW GROUP – DIET, EXERCISE AND WELLNESS
Thursday mornings at 10:00. Join the group to talk about issues around health and wellness.
Guest speakers and doctors are often here to talk about herbal supplements, healthy food
choices, or anything you would like to discuss.
LEGION BAR – Bar hours are 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Off Sales are available during
business hours. Come out and play pool, throw some darts and socialize.
MEMBERSHIP is open to anyone 19 years and older. Annual Fee is only $50.00.
MEAT DRAWS – Every Friday evening we have a Meat Draw. Variety of fresh meats
from FP Foods. Tickets are $1.00 each. Each week we have a variety of fresh meats for the
draw.
SUMMER TIME means warm weather and long lazy evenings. Come out and get
together for a cool beer or a cooler and visit with tourists and other community members.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE – A special evening featuring Courtney Friggstad and
Friends will be announced soon. Information will be announced soon so check the boards,
Facebook and the Village boards.
Rumble Sheet 9 August 2018
Rumble Sheet Advertising Prices
Commercial Classified Ads $2/line ($6 minimum)
Business Card $6/month
1/4 page Ad $8/month
1/2 page Ad $16/month
1 Full Page $32/month
Notice to Advertisers The Village of Port Alice Rumble Sheet newsletter is
produced at the Community Centre.
Please email your information to:
contact the Community Centre to place and pay for ads:
951 Marine Drive or call 250-284-3912 Deadline for
September Rumble Sheet is Aug 24
Join the Port Alice
Volunteer Fire Department Tuesday night practice at 7 pm
FREE Training
FREE Weight Room membership
If you are interested in joining the Fire Department please fill out the Firefighter Application Form available at the Village Office or on http://portalice.ca/village-office/employment-volunteering (see link on right side of page) and drop it off at the Village Office.
Marine Drive, Port Alice, B.C. 250-284-3213
2018 ANNUAL DUES
Adult ........................... $400.00
Student ....................... $200.00
Family ........................ $800.00
2018 ANNUAL GREEN FEES
9 Holes ....................... $ 15.00
All Day ........................ $ 25.00
ANNUAL LOCKER RENTAL
Member ...................... $ 15.00
Non-Member .............. $ 30.00
FREE Junior Golf
Mondays at 6 pm
Including use of junior clubs
Any questions concerning Dues, Green Fees
or Locker Rentals should be directed to:
Tom McCarthy 250-284-3483
Community Messages
Rumble Sheet 10 August 2018
Port Alice Health Centre 1090 Marine Drive
Open 7 days/week 8:30-4:30
A nurse is on duty during these times.
Call 250-284-3555 for appointment
Line 1 to reach the nursing station
Line 2 to reach urgent after hours phone
Line 3 to reach the doctor’s office
Baby Clinics are by appointment
Lab and X-Ray Schedule Lab is open Monday to Friday,
X-ray days are varied, Call 250-284-3555 ext 3
for appointment.
Please bring your care card.
Mental Health Clinic Held bi-weekly at the Port Alice Health
Centre by doctor or self-referral. Contact 250-902-6051 for an appointment
Infant Development Program When your baby needs extra help Phone 250-949-8323 (Ask for IDP)
Email: [email protected]
North Island Counselling Services
Employee & Family Assistance Professional Assessment
& Resource Service If you need us, do not hesitate to call
250-956-3144
Mental Health & Alcohol/Drug 250-949-8611
Email: [email protected]
NI Assessment & Referral 250-949-3144
Email: [email protected]
NI Community Services 250-956-3134
Email: [email protected]
Vancouver Island Crisis Line
1-888-494-3888
Community Messages
NORTH ISLAND
CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES
Fr. Scott Whittemore, Box 1329, Port McNeill, V0N 2R0; 250-956-
3909
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE
St. Theresa’s, Port Alice
Saturday, 5 p.m.
Port Alice
Lions Club
Our mission statement is to serve our
community by volunteering our time and
providing financial assistance, to help our
community with projects which benefit the
town of Port Alice and its residents.
We support the visions of
Lions International which empowers
volunteers to serve their communities and
meet humanitarian needs.
If you are interested in joining or would
like some more information please
contact our Membership Chairman
Natalie Stewart @ 209-2454.
Volunteers Needed!
Rumble Sheet 11 August 2018
Community Messages
Let’s DEW this!
Diet. Exercise. Wellness.
Group support every Thursday from 10-11AM
Meetings held at the Legion and facilitated by the
Port Alice Health Centre
Contact Silja RN for more info 250-284-3555 ext 4
Fishing for Faith?
Gila’kasla! Get “Hooked” on St. John’s Anglican-
United Church!
“This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118: 24
Come “cast your nets” into our waters and you will pull up a “catch” of fellowship and praise.
Whether you are new to Port Alice, visiting for a while or wanting to explore worship, you are welcome.
We encourage one another, and uplift our hearts and spirits in song and prayer
in a safe, inclusive place.
Our Church is a community called to love, honour, worship, and serve God. We invite you to share our Christian journey as
we grow in faith and engage in ministry.
YOU are always welcome!
If there is any way we can help you or if you need a ride, please let us know.
Reverend Alastair Hunting ministers to us; cell phone number: 250-650-0889
14 & 15yr olds are permitted to use the Weight Room with
a adult 19+ and a valid Weight Room pass!
Weight Room pass agreements for 14 & 15 yr olds can be obtained at the
Village Office and must be signed by a parent or guardian before using the
facility. Student memberships are $15.00 + gst.
Rumble Sheet 12 August 2018
Port Alice Dog & Suds 96 McKay Cresent Joanne Fontaine 250 284 2282 or
604 378 8687 [email protected]
Joanne provides grooming services to help maintain your pets health and happiness.
Port Alice
Petroleum Products
For all your fuel and fishing tackle needs.
We deliver marine fuel by appointment.
Please call 250-284-3530
6:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday— Friday
9:00 a.m.—6:00p.m. Saturday (Closed Sundays & holidays.)
Gas
Diesel
Marked Mid-grade
Propane
Fishing Tackle & Bait
Confectionary
Local Artisans
5 x 10 x 10 Cubicle $50/month
10 x 10 x 10 Cubicle $75/month
(Self-contained, locked storage)
Boat/Trailer Covered Stalls
$75/month
284-3201
Community Services & Businesses
The Port Alice Wood Stove Exchange Program is
designed to encourage residents to exchange their old,
inefficient, non-EPA certified wood burning appliances for
new EPA-certified wood burning stoves and inserts, and
other qualifying appliances including gas, pellet and
electric. (Some exceptions apply).
Port Alice residents who exchange their old wood-burning
appliance for one qualified under the Program, are
eligible to receive a $250 rebate, providing that the old
stove will be decommissioned and recycled.
Ask for details at the Village Office or look online at
www.portalice.ca
Are you planning to replace a Wood or Pellet
Stove?
There’s a $250 rebate that can
help reduce your costs!
Rumble Sheet 13 August 2018
Community Services & Businesses
P.A.M. B&B Now open!
1080 Marine Drive 250-209-0994
Port Alice Thrift Shop Tues, Thurs & Sat
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Located at Sea View Activity Centre. (Parking Lot off Centennial Field Rd)
Please ensure that items being dropped off are clean and in good condition Thank you for your donations
Claire Trevena, MLA (North Island)
Room 7, Robert Scott School 6855 Market St Box 2479, Port Hardy V0N 2P0
Phone: 250-949-9473 or 1 866 387-5100 Fax: 250-949-9403
HOURS: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Email: [email protected] www.clairetrevena.ca
John’s Condo Rentals P.O Box 81, Port Alice
2 or 3 bedroom furnished suites with ocean view
Daily, monthly, weekly & rentals
PHONE: John Christou @ 250-284-6634
EMAIL: [email protected]
Rumble Sheet 14 August 2018
For Sale or Rent
UNITS FOR RENT OR SALE
Also for SALE
Starting at $64,900
For more information or to view call:
James @ 250-284-6323
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!
2 bedroom units
Long term rentals starting at $650/mth
For Sale by Owner
25 Dogwood Lane in Beautiful Port Alice!
3 Bdrm, 2 Bath - 1500 Sq ft Townhouse
Very well maintained & completely
upgraded.
Good Oceanview and includes all furniture!
Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer\dryer
Living room and bedroom furniture
Fenced yard & garden with a
covered balcony 506-381-9677
House Sitter for Hire
Over 30 years experience with home
maintenance, renovation and
construction.
Responsible and reliable
References available
Call Debra @ 250-209-0041
Rumble Sheet 15 August 2018
For Sale or Rent
Karin Moeller - Royal LePage Advance Realty Ltd. - Sandra Masales
[email protected] 250-949-7231
Strata for Sale - #40 Clark Drive
2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathrooms, new floor,
appliances and much more
$98,000 Call 250-949-6319 for more info
960 Marine - 5 bed, 3 bath - $420,000 43 Clark - 3 bed, 2 bath - $69,000
86 McKay - 3 bed, 2 bath - $69, 000 93 McKay - 3 bed, 2 bath - $80,000
1155 Haida Ave - 3 bed, 2 Bath - $149,900 - SOLD 1203 Maquinna-4 bed, 2 bath house - $160,000
6-1191 Marine - 3 bed, 1 bath - $46,000 204-1063 Maquinna - 2 bed, 1 bath - $39,000
601-A Nigei - Studio Suite - $64,000 770 Marine Dr.-waterfront lot - $99,000
1063 Maquinna-0.16 acre lot - $36,000 1205 Haida- 4 bed, 3 bath - $148,000
1162 Maquinna-5 bed, 3 bath - $205,000
Royal LePage Advance Realty
FOR SALE
Strata #63 Clark Drive
3 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms
Double covered carport
Large deck
Asking $50,000
Contact Rosie or Tom Behan
250-923-9930
Want to
live in
paradise?
Rumble Sheet 16 August 2018
